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Alright you rat-faced bastards, you know the drill. Pay it Forward Per last year, I included a “Pay it Forward” section in the sign up form. This will work in the following way: If ya broke, but wanna participate, tick the box. You’ll receive a gift and someone else will take care of your gifting. If ya feeling flush, tick the box. I’ll assign you two (or more) Santees based on your preferences. If I have more people willing to donate than people who need it, I will set up a donation to a charity, based on nominations in the thread. Important Dates: Monday, November 1st - REGISTRATION CLOSED. Tuesday, November 2nd - All pairings will go out by the end of day. Friday, November 26th - Ship-by Date: Ideal ship-by date. PLEASE do everything you can to have your gift on its way on or before this day. International may require earlier shipping. Sunday, December 22nd - Deadbeat Cut Off: If you have not provided proof of shipping by this date, you will be considered a deadbeat and will be banned. No bans for late gifts, simply supply the proof-of-shipping and you’ll be fine How do I sign up? Please fill out the google form located at the link below. This form will significantly reduce the admin burden on me. Once you have filled out the form, please post in the thread using the following template I am NOT including a preferred shipping destination this year. I believe we are all smart enough to figure out how to get a gift to someone around the world using local online retail etc. If you are really struggling or have a special request, please include this in the comments section I am going to RANDOMLY allocate matches this year. You may get last year’s santee. Have fun with it! FILL THIS OUT FIRST https://forms.gle/JWrBEnHWH2vxk9jL7 In order to make it easier to pick gifts that suit your santee, I have created a more comprehensive “template” for people to use. Please copy/paste the following and alter it to suit your needs. slothrop My vehicles: 2002 Corolla Hatchback (Beryl) The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: tiny, tiny pliers Something small I would really like: your dick, exotic snacks Hobbies: bad jokes, cooking Shirt size: no more shirts thank you Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: NO JUNK Comments: Love things that are local to your area, food or snack/shot glasses/novelty teaspoons and postcards A local merchant option: gently caress Uncle Jeff and his Discount Emporium. https://blackbirdandfox.com.au/ Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only thanks Nominated Charity: RainbowYOUTH https://ry.org.nz/ ------------------------------------------------------ Comments on the above: Do not have unrealistic expectations about what you may receive. This is a nice guide to help your Santa out, not a wedding registration. Junk is defined as: Tacoma water pump gaskets, other assorted broken automotive ephemera, 16 gearboxes welded into the best sex robot that hillbilly engineering can achieve. You get the idea. Dicks/No Dicks: Refers to artwork or other gift wrapping of the gift. Consider it a NSFW/Family filter. Sending your gift In addition to the template above, you may wish to refer to your Santee’s post history/threads to choose a gift. I have included a list of suggested items in the post below this one if you are struggling for ideas. I am happy to add to this if you have any further suggestions. Please bear in mind postal systems around the world are overwhelmed due to COVID. Please plan accordingly. One of the best options is the “hybrid” method of buying something for you Santee using a local-to-them online retailer. This is not a necessity, but may be helpful in keeping costs down in terms of shipping as well as getting gifts to Santee’s promptly. It has been traditional in the past to include a personalised letter with your gift. Please consider sending this as well via snail mail. We’ll all excuse you if it arrives after your gift does. Perhaps include a note with your Online Retail order indicating that a letter is incoming. Please feel free to be super creative with your letter, or your gift, if you are close enough to your Santee. Receiving your gift You may wish to wait until a letter arrives, if your Santa has been able to indicate one is on the way. I understand the holidays are a busy time for us all, but please make an effort post to thank your Santa and give a walkthrough of your lovely gift. I will also be awarding a prize for best gratitude/effortpost. Enticements/Bribes As a way to encourage more participation outside of North America, I am offering the following enticements: The first six Australians to send me a confirmation of their gift being shipped to their santee will receive a high quality 700ml bottle of Single Malt Scotch, an ~AU$80 value per bottle. I am not loving around. The first two New Zealanders to send me a confirmation of their present being shipped will receive a care package from Griffins. If anyone is able to help in other parts of the world with a similar offer, that would be wonderful. Sorry for the big wall of text! I’d just like to make this a great AI:SS and bring a little joy into the lives of the wonderful folks here in AI. IMPORTANT INFO Proof of shipment rule -No proof and your santee doesn't get a package? You're a deadbeat. When you ship your gift, you must provide proof of shipment. slothrop.ai@gmail.com with the username of the person you're buying for and the tracking information. If anything goes pear shaped, at least we can figure out where. If you live near your santee and want to drop it off yourself, email me and tell me that you did. -You must provide proof of shipment before the deadline. Please put the tracking number in your email. If you do not have a tracking number, you must EMAIL me a photo/scan of the shipping receipt. - If you hit any speed bumps, have any questions, or need anything at all you can email or PM me. Accepted types of proof - Tracking number from UPS, Fedex, USPS, Canada Post, whatever - Photo or scanned image of your shipping receipt with your username written on it. Most receipts have the zip code of the recipient, so this is how I will check these. Gift cost -If your santee is open to receiving junk, please exclude the cost of any junk from your budget -Try and keep your gifts in the $20-40 range. Make sure you account for shipping costs. If you can't afford a gift plus shipping, please don't register. - Please do not spend stupid amounts of money on gifts for someone on the internet. Unless you're incredibly wealthy, have some sort of personal relationship with them, or it's loving hilarious and fills you with joy to send - If you will be moving or traveling a lot during a gift time, please say so in your email and/or post so that I/your santa knows when and where is the best time to send your gift. If you have ANY questions, concerns or anything you need at all. Please PM or email me! Donations of empathy, the spirit of forgiveness or the milk of human kindness for facilitating AISS are welcome! AI:SS EMAIL = slothrop.ai@gmail.com slothrop fucked around with this message at 09:57 on Oct 7, 2021 |
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In. Details later. FIRST! My vehicles: 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD, Duramax. 2005 Nissan 5000# LPG forklift The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: double jointed long pliers Something small I would really like: non-seafood snacks, medium/light roast coffee Hobbies: firearms, scuba, my kid Shirt size: no more shirts thank you, but my kid is gonna need onesies and stuff, see below Food Allergies: fin fish Junk/No Junk: JUNK me, bro Comments: I'm middle aged and have pretty much whatever I need. I've got an infant, he's wearing 6 month clothing at the moment, probably 9 month by Christmas. I'm into sharks, old oceanographic gear, old cameras, milsurp, and homemade gifts. The VW hubcap light that gnarly Charlie made for me is hanging in my shop to this day. A local merchant option: Speedwell coffee in Plymouth MA, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in Chatham, MA Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only Nominated Charity: St. Jude's children's research hospital: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html or a local cancer center. My mom's dying from metastatic breast cancer, and it sucks. Anything that can make it suck less for someone else is cool by me. sharkytm fucked around with this message at 04:10 on Oct 11, 2021 |
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Oct 7, 2021 02:57
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In! Also going to actually read the details later. StormDrain My vehicles: 1964 Galaxie Convertible, 1972 International Flatbed, 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Precision tools, lights Something small I would really like: Candies, Chocolates Hobbies: baking, gardening (from seed!), grilling/smoking meats Shirt size: Medium Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Junk is cool Comments: Koozies, Sauces, hot sauces, dips, stickers for my water bottles A local merchant option: Sorry idk Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only thanks Nominated Charity: Feeding Denver's Hungry StormDrain fucked around with this message at 23:24 on Oct 14, 2021 |
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Oct 7, 2021 03:05
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My vehicles: 1998 Honda Civic, 1976 Honda Goldwing, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Something small I would really like: exotic snacks Hobbies: mechatronics Shirt size: No t-shirts, L Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Your trash is my treasure. Comments: Love the spicy foods! A local merchant option: I have no idea. Dicks/No Dicks: Cover me in them. Nominated Charity: International Anti-Poaching Foundation https://iapf.org edit: Read the whole thing, did the details. For reals actually in first.
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Oct 7, 2021 03:48
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Big Taint My vehicles: 1974 Alfa GTV, 2001 740iL, 2002 M5, 2021 Sprinter The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: honestly I'm more into small pouches/cases for organizing the crap I already have Something small I would really like: I am a Certified Sticker Slut Hobbies: beginning projects, Shirt size: my wife uses the (admittedly absurd) qty of shirts I have to get the upper hand in arguments Food Allergies: coconut is gross Junk/No Junk: ALL THE JUNK Comments: Something for my almost 3yo dude would make his whole day A local merchant option: nothing coming to mind other than the Crucible is badass and supporting the people that work there somehow would be cool - https://www.thecrucible.org/buy-art-direct-covid-19/ Dicks/No Dicks: keep it very abstract so the kid and I can chuckle about it but vanessa doesn't notice lol Nominated Charity: Planned Parenthood
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Oct 7, 2021 04:11
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Ground floor. EDIT: Bajaha My vehicles: 08 Boxster, 15 Cayenne, 10 WRX STI (broken... still) The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: LED headlamp, nice hearing PPE, gloves Something small I would really like: exotic snacks, stickers!, interesting doodads Hobbies: Photography, Detailing, Wrenching, Home Design-Build Shirt size: no more shirts thank you Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Wall-art and interesting exploded things are welcome, otherwise I generate enough of my own junk TYVM. Comments: I've essentially signed up for 3 full time jobs in the new year, between my actual job, my newborn daughter, and the home build. Automotive themed child toys are welcome (December would be ~6 months to give you a sense of what may be age appropriate). Tools are always useful, and particularly ones that may help with a home build, I've got plenty for automotive but light for the home repair/building stuff. Otherwise I am relatively easy to please. Also, we have a big floof and a small one (German Shep and a medium hair cat) A local merchant option: gently caress Uncle Jeff and his Discount Emporium. https://nestfamilystore.com/ https://www.denardi.ca/ https://www.tcb.beer/ and if all fails, the canadian version of the hazard fraught https://www.princessauto.com/en/ Dicks/No Dicks: Rated PG only. Nominated Charity: Ray https://rayinc.ca/ Bajaha fucked around with this message at 02:27 on Oct 15, 2021 |
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Oct 7, 2021 04:27
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Steely Dad My vehicles: 2004 Miata, 2018 CX-5 The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: I wish I had a good set of needle nose pliers, actually Something small I would really like: hot sauce, stickers, any small NB Miata toy, preferably in white Hobbies: super-beginner hobby electronics dickery to impress my kindergarteners, ancient history, old crime and noir fiction Shirt size: XL? XXL? entry-level obese Food allergies: none, I guess Junk: nothing that will be a pain to dispose of if it comes to that Comments: I've got two 5-year-olds and they're going to be super excited and involved in the opening of the package. Stuff to excite them is even better than stuff I'd want. Also no alcohol, please. A local merchant option: Pegasus books? Dicks/No Dicks: No dicks Nominated Charity: ProLiteracy https://www.proliteracy.org Steely Dad fucked around with this message at 17:07 on Oct 28, 2021 |
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Oct 7, 2021 04:34
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I don't understand the "local merchant option", like, is it something local to me that I'd like my Santa to get for me?
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Oct 7, 2021 04:45
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Happy Holidays you glorious bastards. My vehicles: Ford trucks, Miatas, Mazda Rx-7s, Porsche 911, Random 70's Toyota and Model T's. Oh and a silly Tesla. The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: I love tools! Have something you find helpful? Uncommon? I can't live without? Sign me up! Heck, I'll take rusty hammer heads. Something small I would really like: Stickers! Have a local place/nat park/coffee shop/car club stickers? Hobbies: Uhhh. Yea too many. Bee Keeping. Cars. Remodeling old houses. Playing with tractors in our garden. Shirt size: XL Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Small Junk acceptable, just don't break the bank shipping anything.  Comments: I'm really into old Mazda logos/adds/stickers recently. Shop decorations. Local things are always appreciated! Snacks are welcome! Hot wheels, silly stuff for our kids, pretty much anything you find awesome is welcome! A local merchant option: Pmuch anything around the Portland Oregon area. Dicks/No Dicks: Inside only thanks Nominated Charity: Friends of Trees https://friendsoftrees.org/learn/ I've been hoarding random things I've found on sale over the last year just for this. Dicks were two for one! Someones going to get lucky.
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Oct 7, 2021 04:52
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Slothrop has been declared Santa King and has IK power in this thread.
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Oct 7, 2021 06:02
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InitialDave My vehicles: 1952 Land Rover, 1958 Standard Pennant, 1972 Land Rover, 1974 Honda Elsinore, 1982 Porsche 924, 1987 & 1990 Fiat Panda 4x4, 1989 BMW E30 Touring, 1995 Suzuki Cappuccinos, 1998 Daihatsu Avanzato, 2006 Fiat Panda 100HP The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: I could really do with a decent pair of pliers for undoing constant tension hose clamps Something small I would really like: Something interesting that's specific to where you're from Hobbies: bit of a sci fi nerd Shirt size: TBH I'm good for shirts,thanks Food Allergies: none, but I really don't like coffee Junk/No Junk: Yes to the junk! Comments: don't send anything that will upset customs A local merchant option: Amazon is likely your best bet to be able to use from afar Dicks/No Dicks: Not on outside packaging thanks Nominated Charity: any decent cancer charities you wish to support.
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Oct 7, 2021 08:14
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Humphreys My vehicles: The old Falcons are gathering dust this year. VE Commie The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Could really use a decent headlamp. Little files Something small I would really like: I like little knickknacks, something with a story or mystery, stubbie coolers, random automotive merch Hobbies: Old tech, physical puzzles, 3D Printing, Computer Touching, broken poo poo, obscure VHS movies - send me random tapes of recorded TV! Shirt size: XL or as big as you can go with Aliexpress Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: YES JUNK Comments: If homemade, the better! A local merchant option: SuperCheap Auto, Bunnings, Dan Murphies. Dicks/No Dicks: Hidden Nominated Charity: LifeLine https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-involved/make-a-donation/ Humphreys fucked around with this message at 04:00 on Oct 24, 2021 |
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Oct 7, 2021 09:17
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In, my comment in the comment form was highly necessary freelop My vehicles: 2019 Honda Civic, 2005 Mini Cooper softop The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Dunno! Maybe another wee paintbrush Something small I would really like: Local stuff including snacks/postcards, tabletop minis, dice Hobbies: reading, gaming(video/tabletop/board), cooking, brewing (beer and tea), spending way too much on vinyls of video game OSTs Shirt size: L Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Junk! Comments: Love things that are local to your area, food or snack/shot glasses/novelty teaspoons and postcards <slothrop nailed that one A local merchant option: Amazon is likely easiest Dicks/No Dicks: Dicks Nominated Charity: Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/donate-now/
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Oct 7, 2021 09:22
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The Door Frame posted:I don't understand the "local merchant option", like, is it something local to me that I'd like my Santa to get for me? Sorry, poorly explained. It's so if your santa lives on the other side of the planet, there is a local (to you) option for them to buy from. It's just a suggestion of a good business, local to you that might be worthwhile. This means they can avoid paying postage from Uzbekistan to Antarctica, save on shipping times and hopefully help support a small business instead of Amazon. For example, last year my santee was a long way away from me, they had suggested a local (to them) bakery and I was able to get some sweet treats delivered to them.
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Oct 7, 2021 10:01
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My vehicles: 1976 International Harvester Scout II; 2018 Jaguar XF S Sportbrake; 2020 Jeep Compass The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: a good book on how to tune a carb Something small I would really like: all the stickers Hobbies: books, sci-fi, fantasy, board games, table top games, dogs, chickens Shirt size: no more shirts thank you Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: JUNK AWAY Comments: it feels like I'm running a dog kennel around here. Any puppy toys (new or sightly chewed) would be welcome, but not required. A local merchant option: gently caress Uncle Jeff and his Discount Emporium. (I'm just going to leave this here) https://www.bookpeople.com/ Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only thanks Nominated Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Fountain https://www.jdrf.org/
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Oct 7, 2021 12:46
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Oct 8, 2021 01:37
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Turbo Fondant My vehicles: 08 Volvo C30, GMT800 Sierra The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: I find myself short on tiny screwdrivers lately Something small I would really like: stickers? Hobbies: Cycling, cooking, sick burnouts Shirt size: 2XL Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: juuuuuuuuuuunk Comments: Make me lol please, no strong preference on anything else A local merchant option: Princess Auto? idk I can never think of a good one Dicks/No Dicks:  Nominated Charity: The RAVEN Trust https://raventrust.com
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Oct 9, 2021 20:05
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McTinkerson My vehicles: 2006 Mazda RX-8, 2015 Ford F-150, 2019 KTM Duke 390 The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: I haven't run into much that I am missing anymore. I do keep bending my needle nose pliers though. Something small I would really like: Can't ever go wrong with stickers. I'm prepping to sticker bomb the truck tailgate in the spring. Hobbies: I've started 3d printing lots of dumb things. Shirt size: No shirts but all other forms of clothing are welcome. Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: All of the junk. Comments: Regional weirdness, inside jokes and general humour is always appreciated. A local merchant option: KMS Tools and Princess Auto (All hail Power Fist) Dicks/No Dicks: Make the mail carrier deeply uncomfortable. Nominated Charity: YESS https://yess.org/
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Oct 10, 2021 23:08
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builds character My vehicles: 2005 sprinter 3500, motorcycles The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: commonly used - wera 1/4" metric socket set, wish I had - no idea Something small I would really like: anything you think is funny Hobbies: dirt bikes, surfing, soccer Shirt size: L Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Only small junk that will fit in a NYC apt, please Comments: Love things that are local to your area, food or snack/shot glasses/novelty teaspoons and postcards A local merchant option: anything in NYC Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only thanks Nominated Charity: https://www.surfrider.org/
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Oct 12, 2021 00:43
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Motronic My vehicles: '04 Cayenne Turbo, '85 944, '13 LC200, broken (of course) '98 Disco, Kubota B2650, Yanmar B-08 miniex The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Weird ratchet/socket/wobbler stuff for getting at hard to access things are always fun (i.e., my drawer of dirty tricks) Something small I would really like: local snacks are great Hobbies: shitposting, radio/electronics repair, general tractoring/digging Shirt size: large Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: All the junk! I love stupid little stickers/magnets/keychains/whatever that are from where you live Comments: local stuff rules. Weird broken car parts with stories are great. A local merchant option: If you need a local option because the shipping doesn't work please send it to iafp.org as per below, and it will absolutely be appreciated. I'm in this for the "junk" part of the gift. Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only thanks Nominated Charity: https://www.iapf.org/ E: Previous AI:SS gold: 
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Oct 12, 2021 22:23
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Oh I'm so happy for this time of year! Mr. Wiggles My vehicles: 2012 Mazda2, 2020 Hyundai Ionic, 1983 Chevrolet El Camino, Yamaha Super Ténéré. The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Good aviation snips, 10 mm sockets. Something small I would really like: Tropical knickknacks, interesting snacks. Hobbies: Cocktails, medieval combat, tiki, producing radio shows. Shirt size: Large Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Tasteful junk appreciated. Comments: Homemade stuff is awesome, as is extremely local stuff. A local merchant option: https://tandyleather.com/ Dicks/No Dicks: Dicks on the inside Nominated Charity: https://www.catholiccharities.com/ or https://foodnotbombslasvegas. Mr. Wiggles fucked around with this message at 22:43 on Oct 13, 2021 |
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Oct 13, 2021 15:05
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I’ll sit out this year but I can recommend signing up for anyone on the fence. It’s good fun.
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Oct 13, 2021 16:54
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Advent Horizon My vehicles: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, 1976 Yamaha DT250B, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser, 1993 Mazda B2600i edit: poo poo, I forgot the 2013 Nissan Leaf The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: a good soldering station or crimping tool. I’m way behind on my electrical issues. Small things: Stickers? I collect them but never seem to actually stick any anywhere. Hobbies: Projects that I’ll never complete, BBQ, collecting exercise equipment I’ll never use, dreaming of trips I’ll never take. Shirt size: M/L depending on the brand. Food Allergies: none, but I’m not a fan of avocado. Junk/No Junk: I’ve been told I collect junk so go nuts. Comments: I’m usually tough to buy for; it’s easier to make me laugh. Dicks/No Dicks: I need a good, deep, dicking. Local option: Sandpiper Cafe Nominated Charity: Planned Parenthood Advent Horizon fucked around with this message at 22:56 on Oct 13, 2021 |
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Oct 13, 2021 18:37
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Helno My vehicles: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 1974 Honda Trail 90, 1950 BSA Bantam, 1969 Piper Cherokee The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: I can always use a spare set of nippy cutters. Something small I would really like: exotic snacks, stickers Hobbies: Small motorcycles, Aviation, and Film Photography (Film is a cheap gift) Shirt size: XL Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: JUNK (perhaps this is the year I send someone a VW steering gearbox) Comments: Your local junk food is always a great option. I have gotten some really good ramen and chips in previous years, also beer. A local merchant option: Downtown Camera and unfortunately amazon.ca is basically it. https://downtowncamera.com/ Dicks/No Dicks: DICKS
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IOwnCalculus My vehicles: 1970 GMC C10 with LS swap, 1972 Opel GT with factory rust, 2002 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 GMC Canyon, Kubota B2301 The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: I always need another set of flush cut snips Something small I would really like: Highly localized snacks, keychains, Hot Wheels, etc Hobbies: Shitposting, playing with my 9yo kid, computers Shirt size: 2XLT if by some miracle you find one, if not then kid-appropriate in a youth XL or adult small Food Allergies: No mango, no alcohol Junk/No Junk: Junk me! Comments: Local snacks that we can't easily get in the US are always a hit in this family A local merchant option: It's all chains all the way down here (Target or Ace Hardware I suppose?) Dicks/No Dicks: No dicks please Nominated Charity: https://the-oasis.org/
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Oct 16, 2021 20:54
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Honda Whisperer My vehicles: 2017 Subaru BRZ, 1990 Honda Civic The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Anything related to removing interior panels would be great. Something small I would really like: Picks, files, drafting tools. Hobbies: cars, firearms, homebrew, cooking, gardening newbie Shirt size: XL Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: So long as you share the story behind the junk YES Comments: I'll take cheap and interesting all day. Stuff local to you is great (food/keychain/hat etc) Link to my build thread to save some google searching. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3937480 Its that, metalworking, and poo poo posting about planet side 2. A local merchant option: https://www.gofullthrottle.com/ https://www.hbyob.com/ Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only Nominated Charity: Anything that directly helps people.
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Oct 19, 2021 03:02
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gnarlycharlie4u My vehicles: 2019 F150 Ecoboost, 2016 Rav 4, Literal TONS of Honda Motorcycles. The tool I most commonly use: Lately it's been my soldering equipment. I rarely want for tools, but I could use some BNC leads for my HP54111D ocilloscope I guess... Something small I would really like: my daughter loves getting Hotwheels / Matchbox cars and she has assumed my collection. Hobbies: Shirt size: no more shirts thank you Food Allergies: none that I know of. feel free to try me. Junk/No Junk: I don't kinkshame. Comments: I collect white coffee mugs from bodegas and local diners, not on purpose, but because I have terrible impulse control. A local merchant option: https://www.bakeshopva.com/ Dicks/No Dicks: I'm already flush with dicks, so go NUTS. Nominated Charity: Childrens Music Foundation https://www.thecmf.org/
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Oct 19, 2021 19:09
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Siochain My vehicles: 2021 F150 - grey The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: small, waterproof, bright flashlight Something small I would really like: home made goods, fun regional snacks Hobbies: bad jokes, cooking, hunting, gardening, vidja games Shirt size: No shirts please and thanks, but hilarious socks are welcome (size 12 US feetsies) Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Preferably no junk, but if junk, small junk Comments: Anything regional/local, or cool/unique. Stickers are great, or something amusing to hang off the Side-by-side rearview mirror A local merchant option: I live in the middle of nowhere, there's not a lot of local Dicks/No Dicks: Tastefully artistic dicks, inside only please Nominated Charity: Donate to your local library or an organization that helps people learn to read (kids or adults, don't care)
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Oct 19, 2021 23:27
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KillHour My vehicles: 2017 FoRS; 2016 AM DB9 GT; 2022 BMW M4C xDrive; 2021 Yamaha MT-03 The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: My Leatherman is going on 8 years now and is getting a little worse for wear Something small I would really like: Candy, esp gummies Hobbies: Driving fast, coding, driving fast in video games, music, learning Japanese Shirt size: XL Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: only if it's in the trunk Comments: Local stuff is always great - especially snacks or beer A local merchant option: I'm in the US so like, anything, I guess. Dicks/No Dicks: please don't be mean to Dick, he's doing is best  Nominated Charity: RAICES - https://www.raicestexas.org/ Edit: I will be out of town Dec 3 - Dec 17. KillHour fucked around with this message at 01:25 on Oct 20, 2021 |
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Ferremit My vehicles: 2005 Toyota Landcruiser 100 series The tool I most commonly wish I had: De-pining tools for toyota connectors! Something small I would really like: Cool stickers for my sticker wall in the workshop. Hell, anything to put up on the wall in the workshop! Hobbies: Cooking over fire, overlanding, DIY Shirt size: Large Food Allergies: I cannot eat the mushrooms, they liquify me.... Junk/No Junk: Send me broken poo poo to add to my existing pile of broken poo poo! Comments: Cool and home made is always awesome. A local merchant option: gently caress Uncle Jeff and his Discount Emporium. Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging only thanks Nominated Charity: Thin Green Line Foundation https://thingreenline.org.au/
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Oct 22, 2021 05:55
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CerealKilla420 My vehicles: 2020 Corolla LE The tool I most commonly wish I had: Gun disassembly kit Something small I would really like: I love car slap sticker, Legos, Hotwheels, snacks (salty) - anything really. Hobbies: Computers, Skeet shooting, fishing, and cars Shirt size: Small Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: Junks pls Comments: I'm sober so no alcohol. I also do not like sweets but I love salty snacks and coffee. A local merchant option: Not really sure - I'm pretty new to the area honestly. Nominated Charity: UC Davis MIND Institute https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/
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Oct 22, 2021 15:47
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The Door Frame My vehicles: 06 Scion xA The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: real screwdrivers Something small I would really like: Stickers, magnets, any kind of chotskie Hobbies: video games, woodwork, metalwork, cooking Shirt size: medium tall, so probably just a large Food Allergies: allergic to fish/shellfish, but I also can't eat wheat, barley, dairy, onion, garlic, legumes, soy, most fruits and vegetables... but the missus loves snack foods, and she's only allergic to fish/shellfish Junk/No Junk: ENDLESS TRASH Comments: I'm basically a goblin looking for shiny things, so I love surprises and I'm easy to please A local merchant option: https://www.reelartcollectibles.com/ Dicks/No Dicks: My name is a dick joke, go crazy Nominated Charity: Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/
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Oct 22, 2021 17:26
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Steve French My vehicles: 1970 Pontiac Firebird, 2008 Audi RS4, 2014 Ford F150 The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Nothing specific, though anything handy for a car from 1970 would be used I'm sure Something small I would really like: stickers, hot wheels/matchbox/whatever small car toys my kids would also appreciate Hobbies: skiing, mountain biking, cooking/bbq, fumbling around trying to make the firebird work nice Shirt size: men's medium Food Allergies: none Junk/No Junk: okay with junk Comments: I've got two 4 year olds, they're fascinated by most things but something that would entertain them as much or more than me would be great. A local merchant option: Nothing especially local comes to mind but I am ~30 minutes from Reno where there's a lot, including a Summit Racing warehouse Dicks/No Dicks: dickless please Nominated Charity: POW https://protectourwinters.org/
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Oct 24, 2021 19:03
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I love AI:SS and was super happy to participate last year, I can't this year for reasons, but I encourage everyone else to.
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Oct 25, 2021 08:57
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toplitzin My vehicles: 2002 WRX Wagon, 2007 Volvo S60R, 2014 Toyota Camry, 2011 Subaru Outback The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: sexy pliers, small tool organization, HOW IS NETWORK CABLE FORMED? Something small I would really like: exotic snacks, beers, hard ciders, hot sauces, cool things that hang easily on a wall. Hobbies: terrible puns, dad jokes, cooking, smoking meats, vidja games, making hot sauces, woodworking Shirt size: 3xl, if you must, but neat/local cold weather hats appreciated. Food Allergies: none, but i hate olives and IPA. Junk/No Junk: JUNK Comments: Love things that are local to your area, food, snack, rocks, beer. A local merchant option: https://cutlersonline.com/ fancy Wypipo kitchen stuff https://www.petoskeybrewing.com/petoskeybrewingcompany https://www.beardsbrewery.com/  https://www.lume.com/  Dicks/No Dicks: More Dicks than Dicks Spurting Goods. Nominated Charity: Drs Without Borders https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/ toplitzin fucked around with this message at 18:48 on Oct 25, 2021 |
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Oct 25, 2021 18:43
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blindjoe My vehicles: 2016 Leaf, 2018 Pacifica, 1977 Toyota Celica, 2015 CB500F, 1988 XR200 The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: hose clamp pliers, or anything handy Something small I would really like: Small toys for kids (5 and 7 yr old boys), stickers Hobbies: woodworking, dirtbiking, skiing, golf, kayaking, camping (but tbh mostly just taking care of kids so little free time) Shirt size: mens xl Food Allergies: milk, potatoes, apples, meat Junk/No Junk: JUNK Comments: I like random stuff, unfortunately have been lurking for ever due to taking care of kids. A local merchant option: Somethingawful.com avatar? maybe should change this after 20 years Dicks/No Dicks: no dicks Nominated Charity: anything that helps people/environment
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Oct 25, 2021 22:25
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Night Danger Moose My vehicles: 2016 Ford Focus ST The tool I most commonly use/wish I had: Flathead screwdriver, I never know where mine is. Something small I would really like: I'm a sticker fiend for sure, and I have zero shot glasses. Hobbies: Roguelike games, Magic: The Gathering and D&D, miniatures painting. Shirt size: Men's medium, women's medium or large or extra larger depending on source... yeah men's medium. Food Allergies: Whole peanuts, peanut butter is fine (and I love peanut butter). Junk/No Junk: Please no junk, I live in a small apartment with no garage and have limited space. Comments: I'm a Canadian living in the US so anything with a Canadian bent is awesome. A local merchant option: None that really come to mind. Dicks/No Dicks: Inside packaging is fine, otherwise go hog wild! Nominated Charity: Any SPCA, local or federal.
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Oct 27, 2021 00:42
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I think it's a real LOL that Slothrop will be doing the pairing on Tuesday the 2nd. And lives in Melbourne on that day of days. Don't get too drunk! Also amazed at the lack of interest this year
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Oct 27, 2021 06:32
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Humphreys posted:I think it's a real LOL that Slothrop will be doing the pairing on Tuesday the 2nd. And lives in Melbourne on that day of days. Don't get too drunk! The only cup I care about is the Bledisloe  I suspected we might struggle to match last years numbers, I think a lot of people have taken themselves more offline over the past 12 months. Hopefully it’s just a temporary blip!
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slothrop posted:The only cup I care about is the Bledisloe I'm kinda not sure wether I can participate this year given December could be extremely distrupted with a important person in my life finally visiting again - plus my mental bandwidth is so goddamn low due to the last two years being such an intense shitfest it's difficult to even think about just trying to get clear air. I dont think I'm the only one who is feeling that way. Last year I went all out but honestly I kinda feel like I would just barely half rear end it and be a disappointing Santa this year? I'm just exhausted from how bad this year has been and just want to lie down and escape reality for Christmas - this I suspect is how others might feel as well. I guess maybe no I have that off my chest I'll have a think and ... jsut say screw it and just send something utterly silly?
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